Case Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - St

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently recruiting for multiple positions, some in Winnipeg, but also looking to recruit rurally. This includes areas in the Western region, Southern region, Northern region, Central region and Interlake region. All Manitobans are welcome to apply.

About Us
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Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families.

We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.
Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

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Amant's core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.

Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve.

Reporting to the Manager, Case Management and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.
Amant, the Case Worker is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.
Amant business and operations. Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.
Amant, the Case Worker works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering employees respectful customer service.

Position Summary:

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Amant is excited to offer a new Case Management Service to families with children diagnosed with autism throughout Manitoba and will be hiring Case Workers to work in this new program through several phases of expansion.

Referral and intake
Crisis and/or protection services
Assessment (including risk assessment)
Case planning, counselling and support services provision, including financial management
Service monitoring and evaluation
Service termination

The Case Worker will require in-depth knowledge of program policies, directives and applicable legislation.

The Case Worker will take an active role in promoting service and developing creative strategies to work with families and systems.

The Case Worker promotes a positive, nurturing environment for the family and works toward strengthening support networks, enhancing knowledge, competencies, skills, and family stability using a family-centered approach within an ecological model of practice.

The Case Worker provides services in accordance with the Mission and Values of St.

Amant, policies and procedures of Clinical Services, external legislation and regulatory bodies and all relevant professional standards of practice.

The Case Worker is familiar with and promotes a mindful, familycentered, customer service focus in the provision of services to clients, staff and in other professional relationships.
The Case Worker promotes processes that contribute to selfdetermination and the development of skills and competencies of individuals and care providers. This pertains to all areas of intervention including assessments, treatment, and implementation of service.
The Case Worker is responsible for evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of interventions to ensure outcomes that are positive and beneficial to clients
The Case Worker is familiar with social policy, issues, trends, best practices in the field, needs, gaps or opportunities which may improve the lives of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or which promote social justice, equity or accessibility.
The Case Worker is familiar with and adheres to all policies related to the program, risk management and those of workplace activity, promotes and follows all safety, health and respectful workplace practices. St.

Amant values and promotes volunteerism and student mentorship in the workplace.

Volunteers and students bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do.

As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer and student initiatives

Qualifications:

Educational and Professional:

Must possess a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree from an accredited university
Must be eligible for and maintain registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers including meeting all prescribed continuing education requirements of the profession
Minimum of two years' social work experience in the area of developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder is preferred
French language skills are an asset

Clinical:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience using a familycentered model of service provision
Knowledge of the history of services to people with disabilities, current trends, philosophies and practices concerning their care, education and lifestyles
Knowledge and experience working with children and families and experience working in the area of developmental disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder
Knowledge and ability to function within the legislation and regulatio